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Senior Accountant

Caterpillar Inc
  • Peoria, IL
  • $128,470–$192,710 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
6 days ago

Job Description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Provide financial support for the VP Sales & Marketing for Managed Accounts and team.

What You Will Do:

  • Monthly analysis of key results, including machine and parts sales variance
  • Support business analytics tools to provide critical business insights
  • Work closely with the region teams on monthly machine and parts forecasting to support the S&OP process
  • Business partnering through deal analysis and sales variance management
  • Monthly metric reporting to enable business insights
  • Annual business planning and target setting
  • Ad hoc project leadership / support

What You Have:

  • Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques with leadership and peers.
  • Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

Top Candidates Also Have:

  • Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Solid knowledge of financial reporting and business partnering practices.
  • 5+ years of experience in relevant finance or accounting roles.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for advanced data analysis and reporting.

Additional information:

  • This role requires up to 10% of business travel time.

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 24, 2026 - October 7, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationPeoria, IL
IndustryManufacturing
Salary$128,470–$192,710 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1925
Websitehttp://www.cat.com/

About Company

Caterpillar is a driving force in logistics, automation, financial services, power generators and many other industries. No matter what we do, our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our business has made the name Caterpillar a symbol of strength, respect and integrity all over the world. Caterpillar is a global company with opportunities to travel and work at locations across the US and abroad. We have manufacturing facilities in 21 countries, marketing headquarters in 11 countries and distribution centers in 19.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Analysisunmatched
  • Business Planunmatched
  • Business Practicesunmatched
  • Business Skillsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Caterpillar Equipmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Financial Supportunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Parts Salesunmatched
  • Power BIunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales & Operations Process (S&OP)unmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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